Since it's the off season, The greatest threat to football

[kitekrazy]

Originally Posted by Racehorse

They DO get concussions, but not at the same rate for the reason you mentioned. Rugby tackling does not employ the head as a weapon. However, rugby also has some stupid rules that will never let it become mainstream. The best bet is that football will incorporate the tackling methods of rugby to stave off concussions.

How would they enforce that?

[Spike]

Originally Posted by AlwaysSunnyinIndy

Hmm....I thought the biggest threat was the current state of officiating. It is awful.

Agree, officials are fucking this game up. The NFL should be embarrassed.

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by kitekrazy

How would they enforce that?

IMpossible. They cannot even enforce Pass Interference rules, it seems.

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by kitekrazy

How would they enforce that?

There are several different illegal types of tackles in the current rules, each with corresponding penalties. I'd assume enforcement of new types of illegal tackles would follow suit.